How to make a blazer look casual?

I have a tweed 3 button blazer and a burgundy 2 button blazer/suit jacket, however I always feel far too overdressed when I go to wear them, and decide not to wear them at all.. How can I make it look casual rather than look like I'm off to a wedding or something??

Check out some lookbooks and street style sites, and see if you can spot any blazer looks you like - preferably looks with blazers similar to the ones you own, or try to translate what you see into what you've got.

I doubt it's the blazer or the outfit that is the problem as much as your mentality.

I wear blazers every day in a variety of looks.

It depends on your definition of casual. If you define casual as being solely the realm of hoodies and trainers then, yes, a blazer is going to struggle to fit into that sort of image.

However, as someone who NEVER wears hoodies or trainers, my definition of casual is slightly more traditional. If I'm not wearing a suit or a tie, as far as I'm concerned I'm donning 'casual' wear.

A few pointers for working blazers into more relaxed looks:

- don't treat the blazer as a 'blazer' as much as just another piece of outerwear. This works well with tweed numbers. Layering is the key. Start with a shirt (or tee), then add a jumper or cardigan and then add the blazer. Try to make it look as unintentional as possible. That way, the blazer just looks thrown on and (dare I say it) practical.

- Leave the chinos at home and opt for a pair of slim or skinny jeans.

- Try leaving the blazer open (only do this with single breasted numbers of course). Popping collars can work too sometimes, although it's easy to get wrong and should only be attempted with more rugged, deconstructed pieces.

- Leave the brogues at home and opt for a more smart/casual option like the desert boot or some more casual loafers.

Simple. Ditch your tie and swap your trousers for a pair of jeans. If you're a risk taker you could even through on a pair of boater shoes as they have more of a casual vibe than loafers. ;-) At the end of the day your attitude is most important if you look comfortable and relaxed people won't question why you're wearing a blazer.